Greg Johnson

Managing Editor

Greg Johnson covers Penn Athletics and Recreation, which includes sports teams, intramural sports, and the Penn Relays. He manages the annual Research at Penn publication, which highlights notable research from all 12 schools at Penn.

Kayla Padilla, left, holds up her follow through against Yale after shooting a shot. Jordan Dinge, right, dribbles to the basket while guarded by a Yale defender.

Penn’s hoops teams lock up spot in Ivy tourney

Both the women’s and men’s basketball teams have advanced to the Ivy League Tournament, which will take place March 10-12 at Princeton.

Greg Johnson ・February 20, 2023

At the Penn Squash Center, Omar Hafez prepares to swing at the ball during a match.

Hafez named Ivy League Rookie of the Year

The first-year player on the men’s squash team finished the regular season with a 13-1 record. He is the second consecutive Quaker to take home conference Rookie of the Year honors.

Greg Johnson ・February 17, 2023

Kayla Padilla, left shoots a shot over a defender against Harvard. Simone Sawyer, right, dribbles to the basketball against Harvard.

Ivy League applauds Padilla, Sawyer

Kayla Padilla of the women’s basketball team has been named Ivy League Player of the Week and teammate Simone Sawyer has been selected Ivy League Rookie of the Week.

Greg Johnson ・February 14, 2023

Simone Sawyer, left, drives to the basketball against Harvard at the Palestra. Nick Spinoso, right, drives to the basket against Harvard at Harvard.

Quakers cook Crimson

On Saturday at the Palestra the women’s basketball team avenged its recent loss to Harvard, and on Saturday in Massachusetts, the men’s basketball defeated the Crimson, their fifth-straight win.

Greg Johnson ・February 13, 2023

During a game at the Palestra, guard Jordan Dingle dunks the ball with two hands.

Dingle named Big 5 Player of the Week

The third-year guard led the Quakers to their fourth straight win over the weekend and averaged 26 points across two games.

Greg Johnson ・February 7, 2023

A collage showing basketball, gymnastics, tennis, track and field, and squash athletes competing in sports.

Penn sports teams win the weekend in places near and far

Quaker athletes were victorious across the winter sports spectrum, kicked off by the men’s tennis team’s triumph over Navy on Friday.

Greg Johnson ・February 6, 2023

Second-year guard George Smith dribbles the ball up the court against Harvard at the Palestra.

Quakers crush Crimson

The men’s basketball team beat Harvard 83-68 on Saturday at the Palestra. Four Quakers scored in double figures.

Greg Johnson ・January 30, 2023

During the Pottruck Center's 20th anniversary celebration on Jan. 20, the Penn Quaker does a bench press in the second-floor weight room.

Pottruck Center powerlifts 20 years

On Jan. 20, the Penn community celebrated the 20th anniversary of the David S. Pottruck Health & Fitness Center. To much fanfare, the facility officially opened on Jan. 17, 2003.

Greg Johnson ・January 27, 2023

During a race, Isabella Whittaker runs with a baton in her hand, trailing a runner from Towson.

Quakers place first in six events at Wesley A. Brown Invitational

Penn took the top spot in the 60m hurdles (men’s and women’s), 500m, 4x400 relay, high jump, and pole vault.

Greg Johnson ・January 23, 2023

Sizzy Lawton stands in the soccer goal wearing her white Penn jersey and holding a soccer ball under her right arm.

Thinking soccer with Sizzy Lawton

The fourth-year forward discusses playing the beautiful game, how to develop a soccer IQ, the importance of knowing your teammates, changing coaches, and her plans for the future.

Greg Johnson ・January 20, 2023

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